Suozzi and Fitzpatrick introduce bill to kill Trump’s $1.776 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Tom Suozzi are introducing a bill to eliminate President Trump's $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund. The fund has faced criticism from both Democrats and Republicans for its broad eligibility criteria, particularly concerning individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol attacks. The Justice Department established the fund as part of a settlement with Trump regarding his lawsuit against the IRS.
- ▪Reps. Fitzpatrick and Suozzi are introducing a bill to eliminate Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund.
- ▪Lawmakers are concerned that the fund could benefit individuals convicted or accused of attacking Capitol Police on January 6, 2021.
- ▪The fund was announced by the Justice Department as part of a settlement agreement with Trump over his lawsuit against the IRS.
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Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Tom Suozzi (D-NY) are set to introduce a bill to kill President Donald Trump’s $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, after blowback on Capitol Hill. The bill comes as congressional Democrats and Republicans have criticized the fund’s broad eligibility criteria. Specifically, lawmakers are concerned that payouts could go to individuals who were convicted or accused of attacking U.S. Capitol Police on Jan. 6, 2021. Recommended Stories Rep. Jim Jordan asks whether Southern Poverty Law Center paid Jan.
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